Using the paint is akin to posting a "No Trespassing" sign, although not everyone knows what it means. So far, more than 20 states have a "purple paint law" in place, the Hudson Valley Post reported.

Georgia property owners could throw away their "no trespassing" signs and instead paint trees and fence posts purple, under legislation passed unanimously Wednesday by the state Senate.

A $4 can of paint will put “no trespassing” on your property all over the place,” said Rep. David Wolkins, (R) Indiana District 18. This law will be put into effect on July 1.